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The Church of St. Michael & St. George
6345 Wydown Blvd.
PO Box 11887
Clayton, MO 63105
314.721.1502 p
314.721.4670 f
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"Living Christ In this World"
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Preaching
Rota
September 26 The Rt. Rev. Michael Marshall
October 3 The Rev. Gregory Methvin
October 10 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
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This Sunday
 The Feast of
St. Michael and All Angels
This
year, our guest speaker for St. Michael's Day will be Bishop Michael
Marshall. Bishop Marshall, Honorary Assistant Bishop in London and
founding president of the Awareness Foundation has retired from Holy
Trinity, Sloane Square, London. In retirement, he has begun a new
ministry, along with the Reverend Soon Han Choi, exploring contemplative
prayer at The Church of the Annunciation, Marble Arch, London. A
renowned preacher and author of many books, Bishop Michael is also a
gifted pianist and has performed concerts with the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra, the Philharmonia Orchestra of London and St. Louis Symphony
Orchestra. He has also lectured on the Spirituality of Schubert, Mozart
and Beethoven.
Bishop Michael's ties with America are strong,
following his time as Bishop of Woolwich; in 1984 he became the Director
of the Anglican Institute in St Louis, Missouri where he served for
eight years.
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Festival Fun!
Many thanks to all who made the Canterbury Festival a success. Over 40 people were involved, including the fabulous ministries who went all out on their information booths, Christi Bye and her wonderful band, Ann Rabbit at Thorn Studio florist who donated the flower baskets and the Vestry members who did everything from setting tables to handing out chicken!
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This Week
Tuesday, September 21 Women's Bible Study
11 AM Sverdrup Room Fr. Michael Wheeler will lead a Bible study on the book of Exodus on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM and Fridays at 7:30 AM.
Church Service League
We always welcome both women and men to these programs, and this
one promises to be very interesting, so plan now to join us! Eucharist
is offered in St. Mary's Chapel at 10:30 AM, followed by Bible Study
(led by Rev. Mike Wheeler) at 11 AM. Lunch and the program follow;
reservations are not necessary. Questions? Contact Cheryl Ward at
314.753.6142; CSL President.
Wednesday, September 22
The CSMSG Youth Choir
5 PM Choir Room
Participation
in the musical life of the church is one of the best ways to learn
about the liturgy, become active in worship, gain a sense of
responsibility, experience spirituality and form commitments and
friendships in serving God and others. The choir is open to all girls
grades 3 through 12 and all boys (with unchanged voices) in grades 3
through 7. We will meet in the Choir Room at 5 PM. Parents of
interested children should contact Christi John Bye, the Director of
Youth Choirs, at 314.721.1502 or cbye@csmsg.org.
Friday, September 24
Women's Bible Study
7:30 AM Sverdrup Room
Fr. Michael Wheeler will lead a Bible study on the book of Exodus on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM and Fridays at 7:30 AM.
Annual "Moment in Time"
6:15 PM Crown Plaza Clayton
"Moment
In Time" the annual gala fund-raising event for Episcopal City Mission
will take place on Friday evening, September 24. The event, being held
at Crown Plaza Clayton, will begin at 6:15 PM with hors d'oeuvres
and
cocktails. New this year is the raffling of ten pieces of art. Tickets
will be sold during the evening. A beautiful pair of diamond and
sapphire earrings has been donated and raffle tickets will be available
through the month for $10 each or 3 for $25. Reservations for the event,
"A Moment in Time," are available for $125/person by calling ECM at
314.436.3545. ECM provides chaplains to children in detention in both
St. Louis City and St. Louis County. Come enjoy this wonderful event for
yourself and bring friends. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 28
Church Service League will be hosting Captain Greg Newell, USAF pilot and a member of our church.He will present a program on his recent deployment to the Middle East. He returned earlier this year and will be updating us on his experiences flying into Iraq and Afghanistan. The program will include pictures he took personally while deployed. The presentation will begin immediately after the noon luncheon, and ALL are welcome to attend. If you would like to enjoy lunch with us, please call the church to register with the receptionist, since we are anticipating a larger-than-usual audience. Cost for lunch is $6. Our programs, as always, are free.
Saturday, October 2
 Growing The Church Workshop
The Rev. Greg Methvin
9-11 AM Great Hall
Rev. Greg Methvin from The Church of the Incarnation in Dallas will lead the workshop regarding growing CSMSG spiritually, financially and literally! A great opportunity to hear the author of "4 Keys to Growing Your Parish Now."
Contact Laurie Brown for details at Laurie@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502.
Sunday, October 3
10:30 AM Sverdrup Room
 Faith & Life Forum
Begins Its Second Year
The Faith & Life Forum, led by John Tyler, resumes on October 3 and will meet each Sunday at 10:30 AM in the Sverdrup Room. No prior Bible experience is necessary. This user-friendly forum offers a comfortable environment where we discuss how our Christian faith intersects with our lives. A wide variety of topics will be offered.
For more information, go to: Faith and Life information
Are You Your Child's ATM?
If so, plan to attend the Money Matters workshop on Sunday October 3 following the 9:15 AM liturgy.
Parishioners and Principals of Moneta Group Joe Sheehan and David Breckenridge will lead a discussion for parents and children.
2nd-5th graders and their parents will meet upstairs in St. Cecilia's
Room.
6th-12th graders and their parents will meet downstairs in the Gym.
All are welcome, even if your children are too young to attend!
Doughnuts, juice and coffee will be served.
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Monday, October 4
Evening Bible Study Begins
New Night! New Format!
 6:30 PM Sverdrup Room
Fr. Fox's weeknight Bible Study moves to Mondays beginning October 4 and sports a new format. He will present an in-depth analysis of the scripture, beginning with the Gospel of Mark, followed by questions and discussion.
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Saturday, October 9
Parish-wide Progressive Dinner
When: October 9 at 6:00 PM
What: A great opportunity to have fun with old friends and to make new ones
Where: Drinks in the Great Hall, Dinner at the homes of parishioners who live nearby.
Bonus: Childcare is available
Reservations will be taken in the Great Hall this Sunday, you won't want to miss this funfilled event!
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Music News
 Welcome
Nicholas Bergin!
We welcome Nicholas Bergin to CSMSG as our Organ Scholar. Nick comes to us from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music where he is studying organ and church music. He will be spending the semester at CSMSG developing his skills as a church musician while Mark Scholtz is away working on an organ installation in Fredricksburg, Virginia. Please take a moment to welcome him to this community!
Calling All Cantors
Beginning in October we will incorporate the singing of the Psalm into the weekly celebration of The Holy Eucharist at 5:30 PM in St. George's Chapel. The Psalms will be sung antiphonally, between cantor and congregation, as we have been doing, and will continue to do, on Sunday mornings.
Toward this end a Cantor's Guild is forming which will be responsible for the leadership of the singing at the 5:30 PM Eucharist each Sunday. Participation in this ministry will be on a volunteer basis and it is a wonderful and meaningful way to serve as a leader in worship and liturgy. The frequency of responsibility for services will depend directly on the number of those who participate.
Any who are interested in participating in this ministry, please call Robert Lehman at the church or email him at rwlehman@csmsg.org.
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Adult Education
Men's Breakfast Group
Fr. Fox is starting a monthly breakfast group and is looking for men who are interested in joining him for conversation, fellowship, and, of course, bacon. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Fox at jfox@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 and watch this space for updates.
Theology on Tap
Want to come hear interesting speakers talk about all manner to topics, ask them questions, and enjoy fellowship in a relaxed atmosphere? Well of course you do! Lucky for you Fr. Fox is starting a Theology on Tap group which will meet monthly. For more information, contact Fr. Fox at jfox@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 and watch this space for updates.
Men's Retreat
Mark Your Calenders Now!
The Men's retreat is January 21-22. More information will be forthcoming soon.
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Youth
Last weekend's Youth Ministry Kickoff with Fr. Jed Fox and Youth Minister Isaac Arten.
 The 7th Annual Youth Ministry Kick-Off was held yesterday, Sunday, September 19! If you were not able to be here, please make sure to pick up your 6th-12th grade students' packets from the hallway by the receptionist's desk. There is a colored sign-up sheet with each packet. Please complete this form and turn it back into Marty Chapman. Call Marty at 314.721.1502 with any questions. We are now formally in HIGH GEAR and looking forward to a great year in the Youth Ministry program! Check out the video that was shown in the kick-off, bet you had no idea what your priests do during their time off - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtgfgaAbAwk . THANK YOU for all who attended and to all who volunteered yesterday!
Swing over the treetops Juniors and Seniors!...let's go ziplining at Caveman Zipline THIS Sunday, September 26 immediately after the 9:15 AM liturgy. We will depart from church as soon as the service is over, eat lunch there and zipline! We should be back by 2:30 PM. Cost is $25 plus money for lunch. RSVP to youth@csmsg.org. Must have RSVP by TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 21.
Play ball!! Join the Youth Ministry and go watch the Cardinals beat the Rockies on Sunday, October 3. We will meet on the playground at church at 12:15 PM and depart for Busch Stadium at 12:30 PM. Pick-up will be at 4:30 PM (or after the game.) Tickets are $16. Families and friends welcome! Adult drivers needed. RSVP to youth@csmsg.org.
Wednesday Night Bible Study will be held this Wednesday, September 22 from 6:30-8:00 PM. All 6th-12th graders are invited and dinner is provided. Bring your friends!
Do You Feel Like Your Child's ATM? 6th-12th Graders and parents are invited to MONEY MATTERS, a Sunday School class for our students and their parents on Sunday, October 3rd from 10:30-11:10 AM in the gym. Joe Sheahan, Principal and Partner at Moneta Group will lead a discussion about teenagers and money. Doughnuts and Coffee will be served.
YM Leadership Team Meeting will be on Friday, October 1 from 12:30-2:00 pm in the Sverdrup Room. Please RSVP to youth@csmsg.org.
Mentors- Thank you for partnering with our students! The first gathering of the 8th grade mentors will be on Sunday, October 10 at 10:30 AM in the Armstrong Room. If you are unable to attend, please e-mail Marty at youth@csmsg.org.
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Church School Happenings
Preschool-1st grade: go to Taylor Room for activities and special service in St. George's Chapel. Parents pick up children in Taylor Room immediately following liturgy.
2nd-5th grade: children attend St. Michael's Day liturgy with their parents. There will be no church school.
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Canterbury Bookstore
Our 18th year as a Ministry!
Thank you for celebrating the 18th birthday of Canterbury Bookstore with us this month. We look forward to serving you all through the year !!!
Bookstore Hours Book of the Month Featured Books |
Have you picked up your Directory?
Pictorial directories will be in the Great Hall on Sunday.
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Bulletin Board
The Servers' Guild
The Servers' Guild provides a unique opportunity for students from 6th through 12th grades to participate in the Sunday services and gain a deeper appreciation for our traditions and style of worship. If you would like to join a group of young people who are dedicated to enhancing the worship experience at The Church of St. Michael & St. George, contact Catherine Salmon at: salmonfarm@gmail.com.
Altar Guild
We invite you to deepen your spiritual life and connection to the liturgy by becoming a member of the Altar Guild. This ministry is dedicated to the service of God by lovingly preparing the altars for services. Many hands are needed, weekdays and Sundays, to care for the linens, candles and silver. Contact Betsy Panke: 314.993.6487 or epanke@aol.com.
Smiles needed
Want to volunteer one Sunday a month?
The Greeter position is just right for you.
Contact Laurie Brown at Laurie@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502
 Welcome New Clergy Assistant
Debbie Fenner is our new clergy assistant, and will assist both Fr. Mike Wheeler and Fr. Jed Fox. Debbie can be reached at extension #4036, or debbie@csmsg.org.
Pre-primary enrollment has begun
for fall of 2010
We are currently accepting applications for our parish's two pre-primary programs: 16 months-24 months on Thursday and Friday mornings from 8:30-11:30 AM and 2-3 years on Monday through Wednesday mornings from 8:30-11:30 AM. Beginning this fall, we are also offering a five-morning schedule for both classes. Our programs are taught by degreed teachers and have proven quite successful since their inception. For more information, call Carol at 314.721.1502.
Valet Parking
Valet
service by Midwest Parking will be available on Sunday mornings for
elderly parishioners and those with special needs. This valuable service
is being provided by an anonymous benefactor. Thank you for this very
generous gift!
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